A guide to creative writing examines diverse facets of writing technique, and contains analyses of works by writers from Homer to Mark Twain.
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Based on lectures given at Cambridge University, this book takes us through the elements that make up a play, including scenes, characters, plot and setting. Edgar has written plays for, among others, the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company.
"This book provides undergraduates with a step-by-step guide to successfully carrying out an independent research project or dissertation. The book addresses each stage of the project by answering the questions that a student is likely to ask as the work progresses from choosing…
Why write' Why write when it sometimes feels that so few people really read-read as if their lives might be changed by what they're reading' Why write, when the world wants to be informed, not enlightened; to be entertained, not inspired' Writing is backbreaking, mindbreaking, l…
Editing is an invisible art where the very best work goes undetected. Editors strive to create books that are enlightening, seamless, and pleasurable to read, all while giving credit to the author. This makes it all the more difficult to truly understand the range of roles they …
This title aims to give students the understanding, confidence and tools to use report writing conventions to communicate their purpose, whatever their subject and whatever report they are writing. Real-life student examples are included to illustrate good writing style and effe…
This book is a must-have guide for anyone producing bids and proposals ranging from short covering letters through to tenders for major corporate or government procurement. Numerous mini case studies and quotes from specialists are included. Sales, marketing, project and technic…
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This is an indispensable companion for students studying sociology and related disciplines, such as politics and human geography, as well as courses which draw upon sociological writing, such as nursing, social psychology or health studies. It demystifies the process of construc…
"This book provides a step-by-step guide to writing the different chapters of a PhD dissertation, which will benefit aspiring, beginner and mid-track PhD students and candidates in the Social Sciences. Based on the authors'combined experience of working with both Masters and PhD…
Deals with a number of generic issues around academic writing and then considers writing refereed journal articles, books and book chapters in detail as well as other, less common, forms of publication for academics. This book aims to demystify the process and to help you to bec…
This is an accessible guide to the most important academic writing skills a student needs to write successful undergraduate dissertations and project reports on any HE course.
Undertaking a writing project for assessment can be a challenging prospect for students of all disciplines and especially those new to academic writing in higher education. The unique 12-step approach in this book leads students through the different stages that apply to any for…
Do you need a confidence boost in your workplace communication? Whether you speak English as an additional language, or you're a native speaker looking to take your writing to the next level, How to Write Effective Business English provides easy to apply guidance on how to expre…
"How to Write Effective Business English gives guidance to both native and non-native English speakers on how to express yourself clearly and concisely. With case studies and real-life examples that demonstrate how English is used internationally in business, and full of ideas t…